Archive for the 'TV' Category

Last night, The Roots were joined by Bilal for a performance of their powerful track “It Ain’t Fair,” from the soundtrack to the new film Detroit, on The Tonight Show. Watch their epic performance, complete with backing by a live string and horns section, above.

French Montana hit the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon stage last night for a turnt up performance of “Unforgettable” with Swae Lee and the Ugandan danced troupe Triplets Ghetto Kids. My brain tells me I’m sick of this song already, but then it comes on and my head still nods so I don’t know if my brain knows what it wants. The Jungle Rules album is out now.

Killer Mike and El-P returned to the Jimmy Kimmel Live stage last night for a fiery performance of “Panther Like A Panther” with Trina, and “Down” with Joi, the later of which they dedicated to Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, whose life came to a tragic end yesterday.

Last night, Dave Chappelle stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’s Mustache to promote his upcoming, epic residency at Radio City Music Hall and he took a few minutes to participate in the Freestylin’ with The Roots segment. Watch as they recreate New Edition’s “Candy Girl” to fit Dave’s description of himself as a super hero who’s special power is disappearing for long periods of time and reemerging when he needs bread.

Catch Dave at Radio City for 14 nights from August 1st through the 24th with guests such as Chance The Rapper, Childish Gambino, Lauryn Hill, Yasiin Bey, Erykah Badu, Chris Rock and The Roots.

Vince Staples made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night for a performance of “Love Can Be…” from the new album Big Fish Theory, with assistance from Kilo Kish, Ray J, Damon Albarn of Gorillaz and the world famous Roots crew.

With the new album Pretty Girls Like Trap Music out now, 2 Chainz touched that Jimmy Kimmel Live stage for a performance of “It’s A Vibe” and he brought some friends with him. In addition to track guests Ty Dolla $ign and Trey Songz, The Trap Choir returned to lay down background vocals. Jhené Aiko, unfortunately, had to sit this one out.